After purchasing my used 2000 Yamaha TW200 I needed to get all the proper safety gear. I still had my old Shoei helmet from years ago. Some research online turned up a helmet safety site that suggests a new helmet every 5 years. Well my old helmet was closer to 20 years old. My niece who also rides suggested I spend the most on a good helmet and good boots. As we live out in the boonies all my shopping will be done online.
Since my new bike is white and blue I wanted a helmet to match (I am a girl after all) I checked out many sites online and found a closeout deal on the the Shoei RF-100 Seilon Helmet in white, blue and black. I wanted to make sure I purchased a helmet that was Snell rated. The DOT rating is pretty meaningless in my opinion and to be really safe you should get a Snell rated helmet. As it is an independent rating.
My old helmet was a small and after using a metal tape measure to measure my head (they suggest a cloth tape measure but I don't have one) I decided to get a small based on the size charts. I am close to the xsmall - small size and get lots of headaches so I went a bit bigger than smaller.
There are many good sites online that sell all accessories for motorcycling. Most have closeout deals and specials. With some time and a research you can find what you like at a good price. Most online stores I found offer free shipping and allow returns for exchange for a full refund. That is important as it is hard to be sure of correct fit when you can't try it on before purchasing.
There are many good sites online that sell all accessories for motorcycling. Most have closeout deals and specials. With some time and a research you can find what you like at a good price. Most online stores I found offer free shipping and allow returns for exchange for a full refund. That is important as it is hard to be sure of correct fit when you can't try it on before purchasing.
The helmet fits good and feels very comfortable. I do think you have a slightly wider field of view vs my old helmet. The visor opens and closes easily. The helmet has air vents that also are easy to open and close. I can say that when driving slowly on the dirt roads I often have the visor open as it is too hot. On blacktop more than enough airflow is created and keeps you from getting too hot in the AZ sun.
My only issue has to do with my small head. The strap that connects under your chin has soft cloth on either side to protect your chin from the strap. For me, unless I am in front of a mirror the protection cloths are too big and do not fit easily under the straps. One of the cloth pieces usually goes way off to one side. I do not think this is an issue of you have large heads. For me the 2 cloth pieces overlap a lot and then as I tighten the strap one slides off to the side. Not a huge deal but a bit annoying.
Overall I really like my new Shoei helmet. I feel it is well built and comfortable and hope that if ever needed it will provide the protection desired.
Here are the details on the helmet.
RF1100 Helmet Product Details
Highly Advanced Aerodynamic Design
Shell integrated spoiler and vents
Revolutionary new shape with advanced dual liner
High performance ventilation system
The industries most effective ventilation channels
New Larger High performance QRSA shield CW-1 system
Ability to add the Fog Free pinlock system
New fully removable interior with optional cheek pads
New enlarged space around the mouth
Enlarged chin vent
4 Adjustable rear vents
Snell 2010 and DOT safety rating
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